Found this. Saw the system listed for around $170. I assume
you'd have to cut an opening in the door for the keypad.
Other thing that would concern me is that in most newer vehicles
many systems communicate electronically via CANBUS and any add-on would
have to not upset the computers. On my TDI, for example, the door lock
unit has several micro switches that report on the state of the lock and
handle position and transmit that info to the car. This info is used to
activate/set off the alarm, turn on interior lights, etc. I'd want to be
darn sure that this sort of item will work in your specific vehicle before
shelling out the dough.
http://www.keyless.com/vehiclekeyless.htm
Pricing from here:
<http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AEOS&Product_Code=AKE-5>
This is clever, the "keypad" is behind the windshield so no
cutting. Don't know what company makes the system they install or if it
can be done by a DIY'er.
http://www.enormis.net/products/product?id=56&category_id=6
Todd
Seattle,WA
'86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car) 275,000 miles
'01 Golf TDI, silver. (new work car) 382,000 miles
'87 Golf, Polar Silver. (retired work car) 654,000 miles <- Gone to a new
home :(
http://www.pureluckdesign.com <-Ferrari & VW stuff
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